Includes bibliographical references (pages N1-N7) and index.

Speaking in public -- Ethics and public speaking -- Listening -- Giving your first speech -- Selecting a topic and a purpose -- Analyzing the audience -- Gathering materials -- Supporting your ideas -- Organizing the body of the speech -- Beginning and ending the speech -- Outlining the speech -- Using language -- Delivery -- Using visual aids -- Speaking to inform -- Speaking to persuade -- Methods of persuasion -- Speaking on special occasions -- Presenting your speech online -- Speaking in small groups.

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